In fairness there has been times MP's did fly EI for their westminster trips but its all a bit protectionism to me - like the hue and cry that jobs will be lost at BFS but failing to mention jobs creation at BHD. Rather than trying to keep status quo all the time I think it would be more prudent if they concentrated their efforts on tourism and making NI more attractive to airlines, as has been said like NOC attracting in LH, albeit for a weekly slot it boosts awareness and allow the market to compete and evolve freely.